Oil prices fell on Thursday as investors assessed the risk of supply disruptions following attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and considered the outlook for global crude supplies outlined in
In a move set to shake up the crypto market, World Liberty Financial (WLF), a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform supported by President Donald Trump, has unveiled an ambitious “Macro Strategy” aimed at
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As Bangladesh transitions from the authoritarian regime of Sheikh Hasina, recently ousted amid serious human rights allegations, the country’s garment industry faces growing pressure to raise labour standards. International clothing companies are
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Hong Kong has announced plans to file a complaint against the United States’ newly imposed tariffs with the World Trade Organization (WTO), after Beijing’s retaliatory levies on American goods took effect. Hong
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As the popularity of prescription weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro continues to rise, so do reports of severe side effects, including a troubling new concern: blindness. Recent evidence is raising alarms
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In a significant policy shift following Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Deloitte US has instructed employees working on government contracts to remove gender pronouns from their email signatures and is
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The Financial Times has reported that the US and the UK refused to sign a joint communique on the safe and ethical development of artificial intelligence (AI), which was endorsed by 60
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The Clinton Foundation is facing renewed allegations of financial misconduct, including money laundering and misuse of funds, despite denials from Hillary and Chelsea Clinton. Wall Street analyst Charles Ortel insists there are
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Volkswagen (VW) is grappling with production cuts and a shift in its electric vehicle (EV) strategy as part of a difficult new deal with its powerful workers’ council. The company, once heralded
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Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD, Tesla’s biggest competitor, has announced the launch of an advanced self-driving system, “God’s Eye”, which will be available on its entire vehicle lineup, including the budget-friendly Seagull
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Traders in the United States are paying significantly higher prices for copper, steel, and aluminium as they rush to secure supplies before President Donald Trump’s planned tariffs take effect. On Sunday, Trump
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New research suggests that the world could breach the 1.5C global warming threshold set by the Paris Agreement much sooner than previously anticipated, unless more stringent emissions cuts are implemented. Two studies
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Major companies in Oman, Abu Dhabi, and Saudi Arabia are stepping into metal trading as Gulf states seek to capitalize on the growing demand for critical minerals while reducing their dependence on
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India’s economic trajectory requires a bold reform agenda to achieve Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of transforming the country into a developed nation by 2047. While ambition is commendable, matching it with
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Tensions between the United States and China are nearing a breaking point as a new wave of tariffs threatens to reignite a full-scale trade war. Analysts warn that if the two economic
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Activist hedge fund Elliott Management has acquired a stake in BP, raising speculation that the struggling UK oil giant could face pressure to scale back its green energy initiatives and refocus on
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